Drive Axle Assembly Overview, With Tripod Joint AAR2600i
Drive Axle Assembly Overview, with Tripod Joint AAR2600i
1 Outer Constant Velocity Joint
• Replace only as complete unit.
• Removing, refer to => [ Removing Outer Constant Velocity
Joint ] Drive Axle With Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i.
• Installing: Drive onto shaft using plastic hammer until expanded securing ring contracts.
• Checking, refer to => [ Outer Constant Velocity Joint, Checking ] Outer Constant Velocity Joint, Checking.
2 Bolt
• M16 x 1.5 x 80
• Hex head bolt = 200 Nm + 180° turn
• Twelve-point bolt = 70 Nm + 90° turn
• Always replace after removal.
CAUTION!
Vehicle must not be standing on its wheels when loosening or tightening.
3 Right Drive Axle
4 Left Drive Axle
5 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tensioning Clamp on Small Diameter ] Drive Axle With CV Joint VL100.
6 CV Boot
• Check for tears and scuffing.
• Material: Hytrel (Polyelastomer).
7 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tensioning, refer to => [ Tightening Hose Clamp on Outer
Joint ] Drive Axle With CV Joint VL100.
8 Dished Washer
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location: Spring Washer
and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle With Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i.
9 Spacer
• Installed position, refer to => [ Installed Location: Spring Washer
and Thrust Washer on Outer Joint ] Drive Axle With Triple Roller Joint AAR2600i.
10 Securing Ring
• Always replace after removal.
• Insert in shaft groove.
11 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tension using hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275).
12 Protective Joint Boot for Triple Roller Joint
• Check for tears and scuffing.
13 Clamp
• Always replace after removal.
• Tension using hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275).
14 Securing Ring
• Always replace after removal.
15 Joint Piece
16 Securing Ring
• Always replace after removal.
• insert in groove on shaft using circlip pliers (VW 161 A).
17 Triple Roller Star with Rollers
The chamfer - arrow - points to drive axle splines.